Glenville is a town in Gilmer County.It is the county seat and was named for its location in a glen.
Things to do in Glenville
Cedar Creek State Park
Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, Cedar Creek State Park's 2,483 lush acres are just 25 miles west of Interstate 79. This pastoral setting of rolling hills and wide valleys provides an ideal backdrop for a wide variety of recreational opportunities from cycling to pleasant family strolls. Call 304-462-7158 for more information.
Glenville Golf Course
The 9-hole "Glenville" course at the Glenville Golf Club facility in Glenville, West Virginia features 2,840 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. Glenville golf course opened in 1940. Call 304-462-5907 for more information.
54 Sycamore Rd, Glenville, WV
Glenville State College
Campus is located near the geographical center of West Virginia, in Glenville. Known affectionately as the Lighthouse on the Hill, Glenville State College has 28 buildings on 30 acres at the main campus and 325 acres in a wide variety of wooded properties. Call 304-462-7361 for more information.
200 High Street, Glenville, WV
West Virginia Folk Festival
The West Virginia State Folk Festival celebrates these traditions each year in Glenville (pop. 2000), in the heart of central West Virginia. Special guests include "Belles" in Pioneer costume representing the values and culture of each county.
WV State Wildlife Center
The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a modern zoological facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife. Operated by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Wildlife Center is dedicated to presenting visitors a realistic and factual understanding of our state's wildlife. Woodland wildlife can be viewed along a wheelchair-accessible interpretative trail 1.25 mile through a mature hardwood forest. Call 304-924-6211 for more information.